The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.

Oct 14, 1994 · Reviewers say 'The Shawshank Redemption' is celebrated for its themes of hope and friendship, with exceptional performances by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Its …

In 1947, Andy Dufresne is sent to Shawshank Prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Over twenty years, he endures violence, isolation and hard labour, but earns respect through quiet …

Dec 2, 2025 · The Shawshank Redemption is an American prison-drama film, released in 1994, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and based on Stephen King’s novella Rita …

Jan 1, 2026 · Written and directed by Frank Darabont, the adaptation of King's novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, has sat atop IMDb's list of the Top 250 Movies for years.

Nov 30, 2025 · Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit.

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to …

Jan 1, 2026 · ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ hits Pluto TV and climbs the streaming charts, 31 years after its original release.

The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.

Dec 31, 2025 · The movie is widely praised as not just one of the best prison dramas of all time, but it's rated as the best film of all time on IMDb's Top 250. With a rating of 9.3 out of 10, with …